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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "E"?
There are many different software programs that are commonly used by a DCS. Which of the programs below would allow the control strategy to be programmed once the I/O for the controllers was configured?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that allows sequential communication on a network with multiple devices?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the smallest in area covered?
Over the lifetime of a HMI, there will be changes to it's software form the supplier. Which of the terms below would best describe the red number in the picture below?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a half -duplex transmission system?
Every IPv4 address is made up of two distinct components that identifies a specific host and a network segment. Which of the answers below names both of those components?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
Due to the uncomplicated nature of the Modbus frame structure, it requires a simple access method. Which of the access methods below is a method that this frame structure supports?
Wireless Ethernet connections can be easily captured across a public access point. Which of the primary security methods below is to be used at all times possible?
Which of the network components below would commonly be used as a protocol converter and communication signal converter?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the collection of alarms is assessed for its notification level?
Sometimes a controller module cannot execute the logic that is required. Which of the subsystems below would be able to execute this logic?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical layer?
History management stores an enormous amount of process data. Which of the answers below represents the amount of different types of data stored?
With any GUI, there are opportunities to use gathered data visually. Which of the methods below would be best described as one that would allow an operator to retrieve and plot data over an extended time frame?
There are several advantages to multidrop communication. Which of the answers below best represents one that is not one of those advantages?
A typical HMI has several subsystems attached to it. Which of the subsystems below would be involved in the manipulation process control inputs?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as communication by sending a command, initiated by the scanner module, to all field device on the segment?
The biggest register that Modbus supports is 16-bit. Which of the terms below is used for the process to support 32-bit data?
There are many versions of Modbus, one of those is Modbus ASCII. Which of the answers below correctly orders the components of the Modbus ASCII frame?
Modbus has standard command codes to allow the master to access information from it's slaves. Which of the commands below would be used to request the coils ON/OFF status of inputs # 10197 to 10218 from a slave device?
Proprietary communication protocols have several advantages. Which of the answers provided below represents one that is not an advantage?
The design and utilization of a SCADA system requires the approval of several layers of government. Which of the terms below would best be described as what a regulatory body would define and enforce?
The HMI in a SCADA system uses typical hardware and software. Which of the environments below would the HMI reside?